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Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption, by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino

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“Few stories of wrongful convictions have happy endings, but the one told by Ronald Cotton and Jennifer Thompson-Cannino is far different. It is the powerful account of violence, rage, redemption, and, ultimately, forgiveness.” ―John Grisham“The story of Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton, as told in first-person voices in this gripping, well-written book, is exceptional.” ―St. Petersburg Times“Even the most cynical reader will be impressed with Cotton's resilience and grace.” ―The Washington Post“Picking Cotton is the nonfiction title you must not overlook this year. It is as compelling as any fiction, yet the truth at its core will move you to tears.” ―The Louisville Courier-Journal“Picking Cotton is ultimately an uplifting story of hope.” ―The Charlotte Observer“Few stories of wrongful convictions have happy endings, but the one told by Ronald Cotton and Jennifer Cannino is far different. It is the powerful account of violence, rage, redemption, and, ultimately, forgiveness.” ―John Grisham“This book will break your heart and lift it up again...a touching and beautiful example of the power of faith and forgiveness. Its message of hope should reverberate far beyond the halls of justice.” ―Sr. Helen Prejean, csj, author of Dead Man Walking“What happened in this book will change what you think of the criminal justice system in this country, and challenge you to help fix it. Each of them tells an extraordinary story about crime, punishment and exoneration, but it's their shared spiritual journey toward reconciliation and forgiveness that is even more compelling and profound.” ―Barry C. Scheck, Co-Founder and Co-Director of The Innocence Project®“Few people have done more to put a human face on issues involving wrongful convictions than Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton. Yet through their shared pain, they have been able to forge a friendship that most of us search our lives for.” ―Janet Reno, Former U.S. Attorney General“[A] remarkable testament...powerful...A MUST read.” ―Studs Terkel

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About the Author

JENNIFER THOMPSON-CANNINO lives in North Carolina with her family. RONALD COTTON also lives with his wife and daughter North Carolina. ERIN TORNEO is a Los Angeles-based writer. She was a 2007 New York Foundation for the Arts Nonfiction Fellow. The authors received the 2008 Soros Justice Media Fellowship for this title.

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Product details

Paperback: 320 pages

Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin; Reprint edition (January 5, 2010)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 9780312599539

ISBN-13: 978-0312599539

ASIN: 0312599536

Product Dimensions:

5.6 x 0.9 x 8.3 inches

Shipping Weight: 9.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)

Average Customer Review:

4.6 out of 5 stars

333 customer reviews

Amazon Best Sellers Rank:

#28,034 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

I had the pleasure of briefly meeting Jennifer in Amish country in Ohio. The short conversation we had was a conversation I will never forget. After reading "Picking Cotton" I am so blessed to have had this brief meeting with such an intelligent, strong and overall amazing woman. I can only imagine how interesting a conversation would be with Mr. Cotton. I learned so much from reading this book. Obviously no one is perfect. To actually read the accounts of two people who were able to see beyond the horrible negative history they shared and become advocates for others and ultimately best of friends is a lesson for one and all! When I met and spoke briefly with Jennifer, as we both took a break from photographing the beautiful Ohio countryside, I left her with one statement. After reading this book, I would like to include Mr. Cotton in my statement as well. Jennifer and Mr. Cotton, thank you for sharing your incredible story. "I truly believe this world would be a much better place with more people like you in it"!Do not just read this book. Learn, ingest and spread the word!

A total must read! This was the first North Carolina Exoneration and it’s so important that this story was told. After being raped at knifepoint, Jennifer did her best to memorize the features of her attacker. Unfortunately she identified Ronald cotton, who was not her attacker. This did not come to light until 11 years later. Jennifer and Ronald went on to become friends and do speaking engagements to emphasize the importance of real physical evidence and how untrustworthy eyewitness testimony.It’s a truly thrilling and chilling read, especially as it is completely true!

This moving true story of the North Carolina rape and false identification of the wrong suspect brings hope that the criminal justice system can finally work. Mr. Cotton's forgiveness is a quality we should all emulate. Spending nearly 12 years in prison during the prime of his life for a crime he did not commit, would harden most individuals. North Carolina's Innocence Project is also a model for other states. I'm so glad something good came after the OJ Simpson case with DNA testing. Though many mistakes are highlighted in the book that the criminal justice system originally failed to take into account, it seems that they have made amends to both Mr. Cotton and making adjustments include double blind witness and law enforcement identification. Cross racial misidentification research and DNA testing can help by investigating former cases and appeals and getting falsely accused people removed from jail and putting the correct person behind bars. North Carolina should be applauded for this and other states follow through with similar programs and reforms.The friendship that develops between the two families is also heart warming. Going from the words and story of the rape victim and then to the words and story of Mr. Cotton through prosecution and incarceration and final release is truly an effective tool to feel the pain both experienced and the friendship that later develop as they tell their stories throughout this country and abroad. A quick but powerful read.

Perfect read for aspiring psychologists. However, would recommend to anyone. Regardless of their career and other interests. This is a fairly easy read and very detailed. I finished the book in two days. I couldn't put down my Kindle. Be forewarned though, it is a lot of reading and a lot to remember. Don't be alarmed if you have to revisit a chapter because you can't remember who a certain character is or if you have to re-read a page. This book does jump around a lot. In one chapter you might be in one year, but the next you've skipped ahead a few years or so. Also be prepared to look up legal terms. There is a section in which there is a trial and the lawyers are in a heated argument with the judge. In that section a bunch of legal jargon is thrown at the reader. Other than that, this book is worth the read, worth the buy, and will tug at your heart strings. I was sad to finish it. It's an incredible read, one of my favorites. I am very glad I purchased it. I know I will be re reading it soon and it will very likely be just as good the second time. I hope my own novel will be this good.

I met Ronald not too long ago in a store parking lot where he was helping a friend. A more charming and eloquent and intelligent person than you commonly expect to find, as he was watching/guarding a running auto while the owner was inside shopping. :)This seriously is an excellent book.. you will find this man who was unjustly incarcerated and didn't not "harden" in prison but rather discovered that he could be an advocate for others. I applaud Ronald Cotton and This Book.

In this true story, a case of mistaken identity sent an innocent man to prison for life. Fortunately, he was exonerated and received the governor's pardon of innocence, but only after serving eleven years behind bars. The remarkable part --the heart-- of this story is that Ronald Cotton forgave his accuser, Jennifer Thompson, who had picked him out of a lineup, insisting he was the man who had brutally raped her. Her mistake was understandable, because Cotton and the actual rapist, Bobby Poole, were virtual lookalikes. DNA testing, which wasn't widely available at the time of Cotton's incarceration, provided the proof that finally freed him. Amazingly, he and Thompson, who was deeply remorseful, became friends. Together, they are now advocates for "The Innocence Project," a nonprofit organization that works to free the innocent through DNA testing. CBS's 60 Minutes reported this story in 2009, the year the book was released as a hardcover. A softcover, with photos, is the one I have. Ronald Cotton's ability to forgive Jennifer Thompson for those eleven lost years is truly inspiring.

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